What is an L cord in knitting?

An i-cord is just a little tube of knitting. It is a great way to make tie for any knit item that might require it. You can use this technique to connect up your mittens so they don't get lost, create ties for the Cable Me Softly booties to keep them on the wiggly baby feet, or make the ties for the Beloved Bonnet.

What is an i cord used for?

I-cord is a good skill for every knitter and has a multitude of uses. It can be used as a drawstring, a decorative ribbon, closures for a sweater or a bag, or even jeweller on it's own!

Why is it called an I cord in knitting?

The I-cord is a tube knitted in the round with two double-pointed needles. Elizabeth Zimmermann named it the Idiot Cord in honor of her accidental discovery of the simple technique.

Is i cord the same as French knitting?

French knitting is also called spool knitting, loom knitting, corking or tomboy knitting and can be done using different versions of the same tool (sometimes called knitting Nancy) to produce a type of cord or i-cord as some people call it.

Why is French knitting so called?

German children have their Strick Susel [Knitting Susie], while kids in classes at the Victoria and Albert's Children's Museum in London use the same tool for “Scoubedoo Knitting.” Others call it a French Knitter, supposedly in allusion to the hats of participants in the French Revolution (1789–1799), which were made ...

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Why is it called an Icord?

The venerable Elizabeth Zimmermann rediscovered and named the I-cord (the I-cord, called a “stay lace,” was mentioned in Victorian needlework manuals).

What can you make with a lucet?

What can you use a lucet fork for? A lucet fork is used to make drawstrings, cords, lanyards, gift ties (instead of ribbon), shoestrings, etc. You could also use it to make a thicker yarn that you can then crochet with!

What is a lucet fork?

A lucet fork is also known as a knitting fork and is a tool used in cord making and braiding. The lucet fork has been used for generations dating back to Viking and Medieval periods.

What does a knitting Nancy do?

Spool knitting, corking, French knitting or tomboy knitting is a form of knitting that uses a spool with a number of nails around the rim to produce a narrow tube of fabric. The spool knitting devices are called knitting spools, knitting nancys, or French knitters.

Did Vikings use Lucets?

A lucet is a tool used in cordmaking or braiding which is believed to date back to the Viking and Medieval periods, when it was used to create cords that were used on clothing, or to hang items from the belt. Lucet cord is square, strong, and slightly springy.

Can you cut lucet cord?

If you cut a lucet cord, it will start unraveling and the end must be finished with a generous dollop of glue or by a thread wrap or with a knot. There is another way, although it is not suitable for very fine cords: you can actually terminate a cord a bit below the cutting line.